The Prentiss Family Foundation
The Prentiss Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1989. Also known as The Michael V and Patricia G Prentiss Foundation, it is a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees that provides support for various charitable, civic, and educational organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$347K
-11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
-17.9% YoY
Grant Count
30
-3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's principal charitable activity is providing support for various charitable, civic, and educational organizations. Its grantmaking priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 20 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in Virginia, Texas, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $346,624
- Total revenues: $118,409
- Total expenses: $164,630
- Total giving: $159,600
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $346,624 | $392,845 | $547,836 |
| Revenue | $118,409 | $41,159 | $45,145 |
| Expenses | $164,630 | $196,150 | $249,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $159,600 | $194,500 | $249,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,313 | $9,821 | $15,727 |
| Distributable Amount | $39,986 | $44,834 | $52,968 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL V PRENTISS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DENNIS DUBOIS | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking, with 20 grants distributed in 2024 across education, human services, and charitable causes.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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